| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $235.28 | 5.501% | $248.2228 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.49 | 6.634% | $23.982 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.84 | 3.368% | $83.5627 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.33 | 12.700% | $276.4869 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.96 | 11.802% | $269.3981 | $269.40 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.45 | 6.116% | $33.3735 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.35 | 4.362% | $233.0925 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.70 | $1,168.1185 | $1,168.11 | $1,168.10 | $1,168.20 | |